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Ten things not to say to sighted people

by Ouch Team

We know, there are plenty of things you're just dying to say to sighted people, but here's a handy top 10 of how not to do it, as sent in to us by Ouch reader JayJay.
Top Ten
  1. "Normal? that's the same as boring... innit?"

  2. "So how do YOU cope if there is a power cut... I mean you guys use your eyes for EVERYTHING!"

  3. "Must be really crap not being able to take your dog with you when you go places... even into shops !"

  4. "Whadya mean you can't read a book in the dark?"

  5. "Bet your electricity bill is at least TWICE as much as mine... em how much does a light cost to run? Exactly HOW many lights do you need? In ONE house !!!!"

  6. "Oh yeah... Betcha it's a bother finding the right change for the bus every time."

  7. "You got lost - how come... uh right, it was foggy?"

  8. "How much do you pay for your TV licence? Wow - as much as that!?

  9. "Really, you're VI too ?? Aahhh - ok that's just when you take your contacts out... "

  10. "No, you're not shallow - just 'cause you're over dependent on how someone looks."

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